Brent Jennings
Biography
Brent Jennings is an American actor born on April 13, 1951, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He is a 1969 graduate of Little Rock Central High School. Jennings has a long history in the entertainment industry with 82 known credits. His acting career spans various roles, including a notable appearance as Oakland Athletics coach Ron Washington in the 2011 film Moneyball. He has also appeared in the AMC television series Lodge 49, playing the supporting character Ernie, a traveling plumbing salesman. Currently, Jennings stars in the TV series All American.
Career overview
Brent Jennings is an American actor born on April 13, 1951, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He has appeared in a significant number of acting credits throughout his career. Jennings has played various roles in film and television, showcasing his versatility as an actor.
One notable role played by Jennings is that of Oakland Athletics coach Ron Washington in the 2011 film Moneyball. He has also appeared in the short-lived AMC television series Lodge 49, where he portrayed a supporting character. Additionally, Jennings currently stars in the TV series All American.
Jennings' extensive acting credits span across multiple platforms, with a total of 82 known credits. His ability to adapt to different roles has contributed to his successful career in the entertainment industry. With a career spanning over five decades, Jennings has established himself as a talented and experienced actor.
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82 titles- Bookie (2023) as John 'Frank' Franklin
- All Rise (2019) as Charles Carmichael
- All American (2018) as Grandpa Willy
- Lodge 49 (2018) as Ernie Fontaine
- Young Sheldon (2017) as Henry
- Insecure (2016) as George
- Audrey (2014) as Coe Lesher
- Bipolar (2014) as Father Wallace
- Cry Now (2014) as Ron
- The Crazy Ones (2013) as Kyle
- Go for Sisters (2013) as Dixon
- Veep (2012) as Anthony Holland
- The Newsroom (2012) as Judge
- Touch (2012) as Medical Examiner
- Political Animals (2012) as Bill
- Shameless (2011) as Principal Monroe
- Suburgatory (2011) as Chester
- Harry's Law (2011) as Earl Connolly
- Moneyball (2011) as Ron Washington
- My Girlfriend's Back (2010) as Geoff
- Modern Family (2009) as Shawn
- Glee (2009) as Reverend
- Honeydripper (2007) as Ned
- Brothers and Sisters (2006) as Officer Dunnigan
- The Unit (2006) as Detective Litsinger
- Day Break (2006) as Lloyd
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Charles Redford
- Bones (2005) as Plant Supervisor
- Medium (2005) as Wayne
- Boston Legal (2004) as Marshall Gottlieb
- Gas (2004) as Mr. Garrison
- Intimate Betrayal (2004) as Jack Baker
- Without a Trace (2002) as Earl Dooley
- The Division (2001) as Steve
- The Guardian (2001) as Cliff Jenkins
- Dancing in September (2001) as Matt
- Boycott (2001) as Rufus Lewis
- Life (1999) as Hoppin' Bob
- Love Songs (1999) as Bunchie
- Blue Ridge Fall (1999) as Jack Crow
- A Lesson Before Dying (1999) as Reverend Ambrose
- Where's Marlowe? (1998) as Funeral Director
- The Fixer (1998) as Monsignor Hjogu
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) as Absalom
- The Practice (1997) as Malcolm Kane
- Don King: Only in America (1997) as Dick Sadler
- Little Boy Blue (1997) as Tom
- Moesha (1996) as Mr. Harvey
- Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering (1996) as Donald Atkins
- Soul of the Game (1996) as Frank Duncan
- Shadow of a Doubt (1996) as Little Mike
- Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995) as Farmer Farouk (voice)
- ER (1994) as Nat
- Party of Five (1994) as Mr. Fountain
- Pointman (1994) as Peter Dembrowski
- In the Line of Duty: The Price of Vengeance (1994) as Johnnie Moore
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) as Inspector Henderson
- Live Wire (1992) as Shane Rogers
- A Child Lost Forever: The Jerry Sherwood Story (1992) as Clayton Robinson
- Nervous Ticks (1992) as Cole
- Another 48 Hrs. (1990) as Tyrone Burroughs
- Dear John (1988) as Frank
- Red Heat (1988) as Abdul Elijah
- The Murder of Mary Phagan (1988) as Newt Lee
- The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988) as Louis Mozart
- Kansas (1988) as Buckshot
- The George McKenna Story (1988) as Mr. Jackson
- Disaster at Silo 7 (1988) as A.C. Jones
- 21 Jump Street (1987) as Police Detective
- Outrage! (1986) as Wilbert Ward
- Child's Cry (1986) as Harkins
- Witness (1985) as Carter
- Miami Vice (1984) as Jiveman
- Miami Vice (1984) as Sgt. Hugh Heraty
- Fear City (1984) as Hawker
- Murder in Coweta County (1983) as Robert Lee Gates
- American Playhouse (1982) as First man at barbecue
- Alone in the Dark (1982) as Ray Curtis
- Parole (1982) as Marco
- For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf (1982) as First Man at Barbecue
- Brubaker (1980) as Mr. Clarence
- Dark Light as Carl
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Brent Jennings best known for?
Brent Jennings is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Bookie (2023), All Rise (2019), All American (2018), Young Sheldon (2017).
When and where was Brent Jennings born?
Brent Jennings was born on April 13, 1951 in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA.
How many credits does Brent Jennings have?
Brent Jennings has accumulated over 82 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1980 to 2023.
What is Brent Jennings's background in cinema and television?
Brent Jennings is an American actor born on April 13, 1951, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He is a 1969 graduate of Little Rock Central High School. Jennings has a long history in the entertainment industry with 82 known credits. His acting career spans various roles, including a notable appearance as Oakland Athletics coac...